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Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020)

Philips Hue / LCX001, 929002422702, 560409

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Newer in the same series: Play Gradient Lightstrip Pro, 65 in (2026), released 2026-09-15.[1]

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020), product shot
Image: Philips Hue

Does the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Zigbee and Matter both go through a Hue Bridge on the Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020), which is an indoor light strip (IP20) with gradient color and tunable white. It measures 2.165 m. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[5][6] (Sold in Canada, the UK, Australia and other markets.)
ReleasedAnnounced and open for preorder 2020-09-03. Released 2020-10-06.[3][5][7–9]
Placement and IP ratingIndoor IP20[3][5][7–9]
GradientYes[3][5][7–9]
Color and whiteGradient color + tunable white[3][5][7–9]
Length2.165 m. Differs with screen diagonal. No extension.[3][5][7–9]
Connector and compatibilityDedicated Play connection. No LED extension. The supplied PSU powers this strip only.[3][5][7–9]
Power and power supply20 W product[3][5][7–9]
Brightness1230/1150 lm at 4000/2700 K. The generic 1100 lm figure differs.[3][5][7–9]
Matter pathVia the Bridge, not native[3][5][7–9]
Bridge and SyncYes, via Bridge. Direct use depends on SKU and firmware.[3][5][7–9]
AvailabilityNo longer sold in the US. On sale in the UK.[3][5][7–9]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020) only by length, color or region, so they share this page. Each is listed with its own details on the line page.

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020) connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgePhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[3][5][7–10]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[3][5][7–9][11]Yes[3][5][7–9]unknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[3][5][7–9]unknownunknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020)

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4]hueZigbee
  • Quality: No score[4]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[13]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[13]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][3]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Matter exposes fewer Hue features than the Hue integration[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[12]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[12]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[12]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2020
    1. Announced [3]
    2. Released [3]

Cite this page

Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip, 55 in (2020). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-gradient-tv55-original-2020. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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